The Story Of A Roman Soldier (1899)

The Story Of A Roman Soldier is a historical novel written by Mark Guy Pearse and first published in 1899. The book follows the life of a Roman soldier named Marcus, who is stationed in Britain during the reign of Emperor Nero. The story begins with Marcus as a young boy in Rome, where he is sold into slavery and taken to Britain as a gladiator. However, he is eventually purchased by the Roman army and trained as a soldier. As Marcus rises through the ranks, he becomes disillusioned with the corrupt and brutal nature of the Roman army. He begins to question his loyalty to Rome and his own moral values. The novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and morality, as well as the brutality of war and the impact it has on individuals. It also offers a glimpse into the daily life of a Roman soldier, including their training, battles, and interactions with the local population. Overall, The Story Of A Roman Soldier is a captivating tale of one man's journey through the Roman army and his struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world filled with violence and corruption.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.